Scenic Hills North in Pensacola

Scenic Hills North

Established 1988 · Intracoastal West · ZIP 32224

An established, oak-lined single-family neighborhood on the rolling hills of north Pensacola near UWF, Escambia County, where the value is the specific home, the lot, and the setting.

Established, rolling hillsPensacola, Escambia CountyNear UWF and golf
Live Market Pulse
52/100
Momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Tight supply keeps sellers in control, but dated interiors still trade at a discount, so condition is where buyers win.
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Built fromLive Pensacola MLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily
LiveMarket PulsePensacola MLS
$445K
Median Price
1.7mo
Supply
64days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$161/sf
Median $/Sqft
-6%
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Scenic Hills North reads as an established single-family neighborhood about eleven miles north of downtown Pensacola, ZIP 32514, on rolling hills with oak-lined streets, near the University of West Florida and the Scenic Hills Country Club golf course (gibbons-realty.com; nextdoor.com, 2026). Third-party sources describe a peaceful, well-kept neighborhood with a creek and wooded areas. The buy is the specific home and lot: confirm any HOA status, the home's era and systems, the lot and any flood determination, and comp it against the closest comparable north Pensacola sale."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Scenic Hills North market snapshot (as of June 11, 2026): the median sale price is about $445K ($161 per sq ft), with homes averaging 64 days on market and 1.7 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 7 recent closings in live Pensacola MLS data.

Scenic Hills North is an established single-family neighborhood about eleven miles north of downtown Pensacola, Escambia County, ZIP 32514, on rolling hills with oak-lined streets (gibbons-realty.com; nextdoor.com, 2026).

Third-party sources describe a peaceful, well-kept neighborhood with a creek and wooded areas, so compare strictly by era, size, condition, and lot rather than a neighborhood average (nextdoor.com, 2026).

The strength is the north Pensacola setting near the University of West Florida and the Scenic Hills Country Club golf course, with shopping, recreation, and medical services in the wider UWF and Scenic Hills area (gibbons-realty.com, 2026).

It is served by the Escambia County School District; assignments are set by address, so confirm the current zoned schools with the district.

Best for

  • Buyers who want an established home on the rolling, oak-lined hills of north Pensacola
  • Buyers tied to the University of West Florida or who value golf nearby
  • Buyers comfortable pricing an established home on era, condition, and lot

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want brand-new construction or a waterfront lot
  • Buyers who want an urban or beach location
  • Anyone unwilling to inspect the home and verify the lot, flood zone, and any HOA

How Scenic Hills North is performing right now

52/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
1.7Months of supplytight
64Median days on marketdays
0 : 1Under contract vs for salestrong demand
7Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+127%Median price since 2012appreciation
-1%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from Pensacola MLS, as of June 11, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Scenic Hills North listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Scenic Hills North buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Scenic Hills North

Live MLS inventory for Scenic Hills North. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

Active and pending Scenic Hills North listings as of 2026-06-11, priced high to low. Copyright© 2026 by the Multiple Listing Service of the Pensacola Association of REALTORS® This information is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed. Subject to verification by all parties. This data is copyrighted and may not be transmitted, retransmitted, copied, framed, repurposed, or altered in any way for any other site, individual and/or purpose without the express written permission of the Multiple Listing Service of the Pensacola Association of REALTORS®. Florida recognizes single and transaction agency relationships. Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed. Any use of search facilities of data on this site, other than by a consumer looking to purchase real estate, is prohibited.. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from Pensacola MLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

University of West Florida~5 to 12 min · campus
Scenic Hills Country Club golf~3 to 8 min · golf
University Parkway / Nine Mile Road~3 to 8 min · the corridor
Interstate 10~8 to 15 min · commuting
Downtown Pensacola~20 to 30 min · employers
Pensacola International Airport (PNS)~12 to 20 min · travel

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
Scenic Hills North (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take
  • Escambia County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Confirm current ratings before relying on them
  • Private and parochial options nearby

Scenic Hills North is served by Escambia County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Scenic Hills North address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value in Scenic Hills North, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Scenic Hills North

Our read on what is being built around Scenic Hills North, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishAn established north Pensacola neighborhood that trades on the specific home, its condition, and its lot, with the rolling, oak-lined setting near UWF and golf as a durable draw.

Setting near UWF and golf

BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: North Pensacola

A rolling, oak-lined setting near the University of West Florida and the Scenic Hills golf course supports durable demand, including from university-connected buyers (gibbons-realty.com, 2026).

Established, well-kept stock

NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Scenic Hills North

As an established neighborhood, condition and updates vary home to home; price each home on its era and condition rather than a neighborhood average.

HOA, lot, and flood diligence

NeutralMinor impact
SignificanceRadius: Scenic Hills North

Carrying cost turns on any HOA, the Escambia County millage, and the FEMA flood zone, including near the creek; verify all of them before you write.

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Scenic Hills North, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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  1. 2026
    Community

    Documented by third-party sources

    Third-party sources describe Scenic Hills North as an established north Pensacola single-family neighborhood about eleven miles north of downtown, ZIP 32514, on rolling, oak-lined hills near UWF and the Scenic Hills golf course, with a creek and wooded areas. Why it matters: Verify any HOA, the specific home, the lot, the flood zone near the creek, and the schools before relying on them. Source

  2. 2024
    Taxes

    Escambia County millage and the parcel tax bill

    The Escambia County Property Appraiser publishes parcel values and the taxing authorities set the millage; the actual lines on a Scenic Hills North parcel set the carrying cost alongside any HOA dues and flood insurance. Why it matters: Pull the specific parcel record and taxes from the Escambia County Property Appraiser and the FEMA flood determination before you write. Source

Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.

If we were buying in Scenic Hills North, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Confirm any HOA status and dues. Verify whether a homeowners association or deed restriction applies and what any dues cover before you write.

2

Inspect the home and systems for its era. Confirm the roof, wiring, plumbing, and HVAC and any updates, and budget for them.

3

Verify the lot and any creek or slope. Confirm the lot lines, easements, and any creek frontage, slope, or drainage on the rolling terrain.

4

Pull the flood zone and the tax bill. Confirm the FEMA flood determination near the creek and the Escambia County parcel taxes before you write.

5

Comp on condition and lot. Price the home against the closest comparable Scenic Hills North or north Pensacola sale of similar era, condition, and lot.

Best Buy
An updated home on a usable, well-drained lot in the oak-lined hills, priced to comparable north Pensacola sales.
Biggest Risk
Deferred maintenance on an older home, a creek or drainage issue on sloped terrain, an unverified flood issue, or overpaying relative to comparable sales.
Best Lot
The home's era and condition, the lot, and any creek or slope set the value here; verify all of them.
Smart Timing
An established setting near UWF and golf rewards a prepared buyer who has inspected the home and confirmed the flood and drainage picture.
The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Scenic Hills North is an established single-family neighborhood about eleven miles north of downtown Pensacola, Escambia County, ZIP 32514, on rolling hills with oak-lined streets, near the University of West Florida and the Scenic Hills Country Club golf course, with a creek and wooded areas (gibbons-realty.com; nextdoor.com, 2026). Value is read home-by-home on era, condition, and lot, and the central diligence items are any HOA status, the home's systems, the lot and any creek or slope, the FEMA flood zone, and the Escambia County parcel taxes.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Entry: original-condition homes
$420K to $445K

Original-condition homes are the value entry here. Confirm any HOA, the systems, the lot, and the flood zone before you write (third-party context, 2026, not MLS).

Lowest entry
Mid: updated homes
$445K to $485K

Updated homes are the core of the neighborhood. Price each on its era, condition, and lot against the closest comparable sale.

Most inventory
High: larger or wooded-lot homes
$485K to $500K

Larger and fully renovated homes, and those on prime wooded or creek lots, sit at the top here. Price each on its own condition, lot, and setting, not a neighborhood average.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

$420K to $445K
Entry: original-condition homes
Original-condition homes are the value entry here. Confirm any HOA, the systems, the lot, and the flood zone before you write (third-party context, 2026, not MLS).
$445K to $485K
Mid: updated homes
Updated homes are the core of the neighborhood. Price each on its era, condition, and lot against the closest comparable sale.
$485K to $500K
High: larger or wooded-lot homes
Larger and fully renovated homes, and those on prime wooded or creek lots, sit at the top here. Price each on its own condition, lot, and setting, not a neighborhood average.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

15-Second Take
  • Renovation math decides the deal
  • Better lots and views resell strongest
  • Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

No CDD on the tax billStrong
Central Intracoastal West locationStrong
Scarce golf and lake homesitesStrong
$30M club reinvestment to 2028Positive
All-resale 1990s conditionManage it

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Scenic Hills North

15-Second Take
  • Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
  • Misjudging the renovation budget
  • Overpaying for an interior lot
  • Underbudgeting the carrying costs
  • Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

Scenic Hills North is established living on the rolling, oak-lined hills of north Pensacola near UWF. The deal is read home-by-home in the era, the condition, the lot and any creek or slope, any HOA, and the flood picture, not a neighborhood average.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
6.9B · Buy Score
Resale Strength6.8/10
Renovation Risk6.0/10
Location Efficiency7.3/10
Long-Term Defensibility6.8/10
Carrying Cost Advantage6.3/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Why our read on Scenic Hills North is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live Pensacola MLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live Pensacola MLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)
$261 value$401 premium
GolfLake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from Pensacola MLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take
  • The home's era and condition, the lot, and any creek or slope are the value; verify all of them.
  • Confirm any HOA, the flood zone near the creek, and the Escambia County taxes.
  • Comp against the closest comparable north Pensacola sale.

In an established neighborhood like Scenic Hills North, value is driven by the home's era and condition and the lot, including any creek frontage or slope on the rolling terrain, plus any HOA, not a single average. That means confirming any dues and rental rule, inspecting the home for its era, confirming the lot lines, drainage, and any creek or slope, verifying the FEMA flood zone and the Escambia County parcel taxes, then pricing the home against the closest comparable north Pensacola sale, with the oak-lined setting near UWF and golf as the durable advantage.

Scenic Hills North in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established home on the rolling, oak-lined hills of north Pensacola near UWF.
Strong onA peaceful, well-kept setting with a creek and woods, near the university and golf.
WatchVarying home condition, creek and slope drainage, any HOA, and the FEMA flood zone per lot.
Not forBuyers who want new construction, a waterfront lot, or an urban or beach location.
The edgeAn established, oak-lined neighborhood near UWF rewards a prepared buyer who prices on condition, lot, and drainage.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Confirm whether any HOA or deed restriction applies.
  • Inspect the home and verify the FEMA flood zone, including near the creek.
  • No CDD is expected; confirm per parcel.

Scenic Hills North is an established neighborhood; confirm whether any homeowners association or deed restriction applies and what any dues cover before you offer. No CDD is expected; confirm per parcel.

No resort amenity package is assumed; the value is the rolling, oak-lined setting near UWF and golf. Confirm any shared facilities in the public records.

The value is the established north Pensacola setting near the University of West Florida and the Scenic Hills golf course; confirm any shared facilities in the public records.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Momentum listings (YTD)
97.98%
Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.
Market average (YTD)
96.73%
The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.
Momentum days on market
64 days
Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.
Market days on market
72 days
The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Scenic Hills North, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Twin Pines, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

What is your Scenic Hills North home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Scenic Hills North matched to your condition, lot, and view, not an automated guess. Tell us about your home and we will personally prepare your numbers and a pricing strategy. No obligation, no spam.

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Real comps, not a Zestimate.

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in Scenic Hills North year by year since 2012, from closed MLS sales. A long track record beats a single estimate, showing what this community has really done through rate cycles rather than what a model predicts.

Scenic Hills North Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Scenic Hills North is currently a strong seller's market. About 1.7 months of supply, a median asking price of $459,000, and homes go under contract in about 64 days.

1.7
Months supply
$459,000
Median list
$445,000
Median sold
$159
Per sqft
64
Days on mkt
1/0/7
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32514 ZIP is $259,972, about 21.3% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Zoom out for the wider market: ZIP market scorecard.

Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Scenic Hills North?
It is an established single-family neighborhood about eleven miles north of downtown Pensacola, Escambia County, ZIP 32514, near the University of West Florida.
What kind of homes are in Scenic Hills North?
Third-party sources describe established single-family homes on rolling, oak-lined hills; compare by era, size, condition, and lot (gibbons-realty.com, 2026).
What do homes cost in Scenic Hills North?
Pricing varies by era, condition, and lot (illustrative, not MLS). Confirm current pricing for a specific home.
Is there an HOA?
Scenic Hills North is an established neighborhood; confirm whether any homeowners association or deed restriction applies and what any dues cover before you offer.
Is there a CDD?
No CDD is expected on an established neighborhood, but confirm per parcel.
Is golf nearby?
Third-party sources place it near the Scenic Hills Country Club golf course; confirm access and any membership separately (gibbons-realty.com, 2026).
What is nearby?
The University of West Florida, Scenic Hills golf, University Parkway, and Interstate 10, plus the destinations noted above.
What schools serve Scenic Hills North?
It is served by the Escambia County School District; confirm the current zoned schools by address with the district.
Is Scenic Hills North in a flood zone?
Confirm the FEMA flood zone and insurance for the specific lot, including near the creek, before you write.
What should I inspect on a home here?
Confirm the roof, wiring, plumbing, and HVAC for the era, plus any creek frontage, slope, and drainage on the rolling terrain.
Is Scenic Hills North good for investors?
Its established stock near UWF can suit investors, including for student-adjacent rentals; confirm any HOA and rental rules, the condition, the lot, and the flood zone, and price each home on its own merits.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Scenic Hills North?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. On an established home where condition, the lot, and drainage move value, having your own representation, which costs you nothing as the buyer, is the highest-leverage decision you make.
Buyers who want an established home on the rolling, oak-lined hills of north PensacolaExcellent fit
Buyers tied to the University of West Florida or who value golf nearbyExcellent fit
Buyers comfortable pricing an established home on era, condition, and lotExcellent fit
Buyers who want brand-new construction or a waterfront lotProbably not
Buyers who want an urban or beach locationProbably not
Anyone unwilling to inspect the home and verify the lot, flood zone, and any HOAProbably not

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Scenic Hills North median home price history from 2012 to 2026 — chart by Momentum Realty
Median sale price in Scenic Hills North, Florida by year (2012–2026). Source: Momentum Realty.
Photography on this page is sourced from active and recently sold MLS listings in this community and remains the property of the listing brokerage and/or photographer. Source: Listing data provided by the Multiple Listing Service of the Pensacola Association of REALTORS®. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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